BIRMINGHAM, Alabama --- Birmingham police are conducting a homicide investigation into the death of a 29-year-old Birmingham man.

The victim has been identified as Nathaniel Oakes Jr., according to a news release from police.

West Precinct officers responded to 608 27th Street Southwest at about 6 a.m. today to investigate a report of a deceased person. Upon arrival, officers found the victim lying unresponsive inside the residence.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived and pronounced the victim dead. Evidence found at the scene prompted detectives to classify the investigation as a homicide, according to the news release.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to call the Birmingham Police Department Homicide Unit at 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 254-7777.